Alkaline Foods. I've been obsessed with alkaline foods and the study of pH levels of foods lately. I had a minor shoulder injury (from lifting my camera too much of all things!) and reducing inflammation became an issue. Instead of popping Advil ever 4-6 hours I wanted to try focusing on filling my (already quite alkaline diet because I am vegan) - with even more alkaline foods.

Citrus as an Alkalyzer. The most interesting thing I've finally come to understand is how foods like lemons and limes are incredibly alkaline. Doesn't make common sense, right? Acidic lemons are alkaline? Yes! You see just because a food is acid outside the body doesn't mean that it is going to have an acidic effect when digested inside the body. Citrus actually has a very alkalyzing effect on the body. Thus why so many wellness ladies in my Veggie Girl Power Series said that they started their day with lemon spritzed into water.

I am in love with these vibrant antioxidant-rich colors!..

So what does all this ALKALINE chatter have to do with my recipe? A lot! Avocado, mango, limes, leafy greens and watermelon are all high (alkaline) pH foods.

Directions: Slice tofu into triangles. Squeeze out all surface water with paper towel. Saute for 1-2 minutes on each side - adding the spices, agave, liquid smoke and lime during the first part of the cooking process. Transfer to plate to cool.

Alkaline Foods. I've been obsessed with alkaline foods and the study of pH levels of foods lately. I had a minor shoulder injury (from lifting my camera too much of all things!) and reducing inflammation became an issue. Instead of popping Advil ever 4-6 hours I wanted to try focusing on filling my (already quite alkaline diet because I am vegan) - with even more alkaline foods.

Citrus as an Alkalyzer. The most interesting thing I've finally come to understand is how foods like lemons and limes are incredibly alkaline. Doesn't make common sense, right? Acidic lemons are alkaline? Yes! You see just because a food is acid outside the body doesn't mean that it is going to have an acidic effect when digested inside the body. Citrus actually has a very alkalyzing effect on the body. Thus why so many wellness ladies in my Veggie Girl Power Series said that they started their day with lemon spritzed into water.

I am in love with these vibrant antioxidant-rich colors!..

So what does all this ALKALINE chatter have to do with my recipe? A lot! Avocado, mango, limes, leafy greens and watermelon are all high (alkaline) pH foods.

Directions: Slice tofu into triangles. Squeeze out all surface water with paper towel. Saute for 1-2 minutes on each side - adding the spices, agave, liquid smoke and lime during the first part of the cooking process. Transfer to plate to cool.